MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 6 – 13, 2024, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education gives folks the tools they need to make sound financial decisions and reach

MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) expressed surprise and disgust after learning that Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) erect a sign on I-94 directing people to the Wind Point Lighthouse and Prairie School in Racine County. “What an absolute insult to the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Producers that grow and sell cranberries in Wisconsin are eligible to nominate themselves or other producers. Nomination forms will be mailed to any producer that requests

Green Bay, WI. – As Trump visits the Badger State and Wisconsin voters head to the polls, we want to remind you how Trump’s anti-worker and climate-denier agenda hurt Wisconsin’s burgeoning clean energy economy and polluted freshwater resources that Wisconsinites depend on. Under President Biden’s leadership, Wisconsin’s electric vehicle manufacturing and

Ahead of Donald Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin in nearly two years, the Biden-Harris campaign today held press conferences in Milwaukee and Madison to send a clear message that Donald Trump and his radical agenda of attacking unions, raising costs, threatening Americans’ fundamental freedoms and undermining democracy are not welcome

MADISON, Wis. – Storms can develop quickly in Wisconsin, and knowing what to do when a severe weather warning is issued can help keep you and others safe. To help encourage everyone to be prepared for tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding, Wisconsin observes April 8-12 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness

BELOIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in Beloit, Wis. that occurred the morning of Saturday, March 16, 2024. At approximately 9:27 a.m., alleged carjacking suspect, Ray Castro, age 19, fled Illinois law enforcement traveling north into the

The COLSAC III ferry, which operates seasonally to carry WIS 113 traffic across the Wisconsin River between Okee in Columbia County and Merrimac in Sauk County, has opened for 2024. Wisconsin’s only free ferry, the COLSAC runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the operating season. A

MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign today announced the endorsement of the Wisconsin Republican Congressional delegation. Congressmen Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman and Tom Tiffany made their endorsement with the following statement: “We are proud to stand together in support of Eric Hovde. The reckless

(Green Bay, Wis.)  Child abuse and neglect is an issue that often goes unnoticed because children can’t speak up for themselves. Unfortunately, there are thousands of Wisconsin children that know this all too well. According to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, over 4,300 children were victims of maltreatment in

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Stanley J. Holte, 34, Coon Valley, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 11 ½ years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. The prison term will

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host a public involvement meeting to discuss the environmental study of US 51 (Stoughton Road) between the WIS 30 interchange in Madison and the I-39/90/94 interchange in the Town of Burke. The meeting is scheduled for the following location and time: Thursday, April

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers or be nominated to the board: District 2 – Buffalo, Dunn,

Poster artwork by fifth-grade first place winner Belle Manula from Sheboygan. / Photo Credit: Belle Manula MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “Safe in Their Home.” Fourth, fifth and sixth graders across

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday (April 1) and Tuesday (April 2). DMV service centers will remain open until 6 p.m. The extended hours will enable those needing a photo ID, frequently those who are new to

On Tuesday March 26, Keep Our Republic, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to building trust, respect, and confidence in the electoral process, hosted a community conversation in West Bend walking through the entire Wisconsin election administration.  This was the fourth in a statewide series to help everyday Wisconsinites better understand

Madison, WI – State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), lead author of the “Returning Your  Surplus” proposal, which would have provided roughly $3 billion in tax relief to Wisconsin’s middle class and retirees, released the following statement in response to the Governor vetoing the measure:  “While I’m completely disappointed for the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Van Orden and a group of House Republican lawmakers will travel to Israel to view firsthand the challenges in the region and develop a deeper understanding of the United States’ strategic relationship with Israel. During the visit, Rep. Van Orden will learn more about the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that fishing tournaments that are statewide or regional in nature, seasonal without specific fishing dates or that have fewer than 20 boats or 100 participants will be required to register with the DNR starting today, April 1. Registration of

(Mount Pleasant, WI) – After a year of legal battles, Kelly Gallaher had her lawsuit thrown out in  a summary judgment decisioned by Judge Faye Flancher, Wednesday afternoon. Ms. Gallaher sued David  DeGroot and his campaign supporter Sam Wahlen on the eve of election night. Throughout the campaign,  she had